HLTWHS005
Personal Care Worker
In many workplaces, daily activities involve manual handling, and in the health and community sectors, these tasks often include assisting patients or clients. These tasks can pose risks, making it essential to learn safe practices to avoid injury to yourself and others. Without proper training, employees are more likely to make mistakes that can result in serious harm, especially when handling hazardous situations.
This course is specifically designed for individuals working in the health and community sectors who may need to perform manual handling tasks involving patients or clients. The training will provide you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to identify potentially hazardous manual tasks, recognise sources of risk, and apply controls to perform tasks safely. You’ll learn about body mechanics, the importance of posture and positioning, use various mechanical aids common in the health and community sectors and how to identify and report injury symptoms.
This course aligns with Commonwealth and State/Territory legislation, Australian/New Zealand standards, and industry codes of practice, such as the Hazardous Manual Tasks Code of Practice. This unit of competency stands alone and incorporates the content of the following unit:
HLTWHS005 Conduct manual tasks safely
The following units will be included in your certificate:
HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safely
This course can be delivered/assessed in the workplace or at facility organised by the training provider.
An individual undertaking this course with Allens Training Pty Ltd will need to demonstrate the following to be eligible for entry:
An official form of photo identification (e.g., driver’s licence, passport, or student ID).
Physical capability to be able to meet the demands of the practical demonstration skills
Protective slip resistant footwear/safety shoes and comfortable/practical clothing must be provided by the student and worn during the practical sessions and assessment.
To successfully complete this course, students will need to demonstrate the following language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) skills during training and assessment:
Learning: Follow instructions and learn from watching others or getting helpful feedback.
Reading: Read simple instructions, signs, or labels to understand how to do tasks safely.
Writing: Fill in basic forms or write short notes when I need to explain something that happened.
Oral communication: Listen to others, ask questions, and talk clearly to explain what I need or what I’ve noticed.
Numeracy: Estimate amounts, measure simple things (like lifting weight or height), and understand basic numbers.
Digital Literacy: Able to use a mobile phone or basic device to read messages, follow online instructions, complete online forms or access learning resources
Online learning: Students must have basic digital literacy skills to navigate online platforms, complete assessments, and access course materials. Before enrolment, students should assess their ability to engage in online learning. Support is available where required. The online learning program can be found in the student portal. Students must have access to a computer, smart phone, tablet or other electronic device with access to the internet to complete the online studies and associated assessment tasks.
Delivery mode: Online with face-to-face The online pre-course learning and theory assessment is expected to take approximately 3 hours to complete. These timeframes are estimates. Individuals with prior experience in similar training may complete the online component in less time, while those new to the subject may need more time to complete all the learning content and theory questions
Course durations can vary for multiple reasons, so the durations below are the minimum possible amount.
Refresher: Face to Face contact time of at least 2 hours
Face-to-Face: Face to Face contact time of at least 4 hours
Online with face-to-face assessment: Face to Face contact time of at least 40 Mins
Individuals undertaking this course will be expected to complete both written and practical assessment tasks.
The units have the following recommended renewal periods:
HLTWHS005 - Conduct manual tasks safelyNot applicable
Please note that enrolment to this course is made with Allens Training Pty Ltd RTO 90909.
Visit: https://allenstraining.com.au/about/student-support for all details relating to rights and responsibilities including complaints and appeals.
Performance tasks and Practical scenarios:
Manual Handling Task: Horizontal movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
Manual Handling Task: High to low movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
Manual Handling Task: Low to high movement (based on the student’s workplace environment and/or job role)
Documentation:
Complete a Risk Assessment form
Complete an Incident Report form
Theory assessment – A written assessment consisting of multiple-choice and short answer questions.
Students are required to complete a self evaluation against the following core skills as part of the enrolment process. This will allow your trainer to understand any additional support that may be required during the course delivery and assessment.
Learning: I can follow instructions, ask for help, and learn from feedback.
Reading: I can read short texts like signs and step-by-step instructions.
Writing: I can write short notes or fill out a simple form.
Oral Communication: I can listen carefully and speak clearly in a classroom environment.
Numeracy: I can count and use simple numbers.
If this course is not showing up in our booking calendar, please email info@firstaidinstitution.com.au and we will update you on our schedule.